Aiwa XR-X7 User manual

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MODE D'EMPLOI
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
OPERATIN INSTRUCTIONS
Compact Disc
Stereo System
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XR-X7
8B-CL2-903-21
010620CYK-H-M
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PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
To reducetheriskof fire orelectric shock,do notexpose
this appliance to rain or moisture.
“CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.”
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intendedto alerttheuser tothe presence
ofuninsulated"dangerousvoltage"within
the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateraltriangleisintendedtoalertthe
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
Read these Operating Instructions carefully and completely
before operating the unit. All precautions in this booklet and
on the unit should be strictly followed.
Keep the Operating Instructions for future reference.
Installation
1Water and moisture— Do not use this unit near water,
such as near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the
like.
2Heat—Donotusethisunitnearsourcesofheat,including
heatingvents,stoves,orotherappliancesthatgenerateheat.
It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5°C
(41°F) or greater than 35°C (95°F).
3Mountingsurface—Placetheunitonaflat,evensurface.
4 Ventilation —The unitshould besituated withadequate
space around it so that proper heat ventilation is assured.
Allow 10 cm (4 in.) Clearance from the rear and the top of
the unit, and 5 cm (2 in.) from each side.
- Donotplacetheunitonabed,rug,orsimilarsurfacethat
may block the ventilation openings.
- Do not install the unit in a bookcase, cabinet, or airtight
rack where ventilation may be impeded.
5Objects and liquid entry — Make sure that objects or
liquids do not get inside the unit through the ventilation
openings.
6Carts and stands — When placed or
mountedonastandorcart,theunitshould
bemovedwithcare.Quickstops,excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
unit or cart to overturn or fall.
7Condensation — Moisture may form on the CD pickup
lens when:
- The unit is moved from a cold spot to a warm spot
- The heating system has just been turned on
- The unit is used in a very humid room
- The unit is cooled by an air conditioner
Whenthisunithascondensationinside,itmaynotfunction
normally. Should this occur, leave the unit for a few hours,
then try to operate again.
8Wall or ceiling mounting — The unit should not be
mounted on a wall or ceiling, unless specified in the
Operating Instructions.
Electric Power
1 Power sources—Connectthisunitonlytopowersources
specified in the Operating Instructions, and as marked on
the unit.
2Polarization — As a safety feature, some units are
equippedwithpolarizedACpowerplugswhichcanonlybe
inserted one way into a power outlet. If it is difficult or
impossible to insert the AC power plug into an outlet, turn
the plug over and try again. If it still does not easily insert
into the outlet, please call a qualified service technician to
service or replace the outlet. To avoid defeating the safety
feature of the polarized plug, do not force it into a power
outlet.
3AC power cord
- WhendisconnectingtheACpowercord,pullitoutbythe
AC power plug. Do not pull the cord itself.
- Never handle the AC power plug with wet hands, as this
could result in fire or shock.
- Power cords should be firmly secured to avoid being
severely bent, pinched, or walked upon. Pay particular
attention to the cord from the unit to the AC outlet.
- AvoidoverloadingACoutletsandextensioncordsbeyond
their capacity, as this could result in fire or shock.
4 Extension cord —To helppreventelectric shock,donot
use a polarized AC power plug with an extension cord,
receptacle,or other outletunless the polarizedplug can be
completelyinsertedtopreventexposureofthebladesofthe
plug.
5When not in use —Unplugthe AC powercord fromthe
AC outlet if the unit will not be used for several months or
more.Whenthecordispluggedin,asmallamountofcurrent
continuestoflowtotheunit,evenwhenthepoweristurned
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System and accessories
Main unit CX-LX7
Speakers SX-LX7
Speakers cords
Remote control
Lithium battery (CR2025)
FM antenna
AM antenna
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS .................................... 2
PREPARATIONS ................................... 4
PARTS AND CONTROLS ......................... 5
ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION.......... 8
CD OPERATIONS................................ 10
RADIO OPERATIONS ........................... 12
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS........................ 13
TIMER OPERATIONS ........................... 14
REFERENCE ..................................... 16
OWNER'S RECORD
Record the model number and serial number of your set
(found at the rear of your set) below. Refer to them when
contacting your Aiwa dealer.
Model No. _____________________________
Serial No. _____________________________
Outdoor Antenna
1Power lines —When connecting an outdoor antenna,
make sure it is located away from power lines.
2Outdoor antenna grounding —Be sure the antenna
system is properly grounded to provide protection against
unexpected voltage surges or static electricity build-up.
Article 810of the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information on proper grounding of the mast,
supporting structure, and the lead-in wire to the antenna
discharge unit, as well as the size of the grounding unit,
connection to grounding terminals, and requirements for
grounding terminals themselves.
Antenna Grounding According
to the National Electrical Code
GROUND CLAMP
GROUND CLAMPS
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
810-21)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Maintenance
Clean the unit only as recommended in the Operating
Instructions.
Damage Requiring Service
Have the unit serviced by a qualified service technician if:
- The AC power cord or plug has been damaged
- Foreign objects or liquid have gotten inside the unit
- The unit has been exposed to rain or water
- The unit does not seem to operate normally
- The unit exhibits a marked change in performance
- Theunithasbeendropped,orthecabinethasbeendamaged
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT YOURSELF.

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Remote control
While sliding the latch, pull out the battery holder from the
bottom of the remote control. Place the supplied battery on
thebatteryholderwithcorrectpolarity.Finally,inserttheholder
back into position.
CR2025
•Whenyouoperatetheremotecontrol,aimtheremotecontrol
at the main unit. When the remote control is operated, the
display colour changes for a few seconds.
•Replace the battery with a new one when the operational
distancebetweentheremotecontrolandmainunitbecomes
shorter.
•Removethebatteryifthe unitisnotgoing tobeusedfor an
extended period of time.
•Theremotecontrolmaynotoperateifitisusedunderintense
sunlight or if its line of sight is obstructed.
Caution!
•Donotkeepthebatterynearmetallicobjectssuchasrings,
bracelets,andkeys.Itmaycausethebatterytoshortcircuit.
•Afterremovingthe battery,be suretokeepit outofreach of
children. In case it is swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
Connection
PlugintheACpowercordtotheACpoweroutletafterallother
connectionsaremade.
1 Connect the speaker cords to the speakers.
Connecttheambercordstothe+terminalsandthesilver
cords to the –terminals.
2 Connect the speakers to the main unit.
Connect the right speaker to the SPEAKERS R terminals
andthelefttotheSPEAKERSLterminals.Theambercords
go to the terminals.
PREPARATIONS
3 Connect the supplied antennas.
Connect the FM antenna to the FM 75 Ωterminals and
the AM antenna to the AM LOOP terminals.
4 ConnecttheACpowercordtoanACpoweroutlet.
When the AC power cord is connected to an AC power
outletforthefirst time,"DEMO"appearson thedisplay.
TodeactivatetheDEMO,press DEMO/ECOandtheclock
willflashonthedisplay.Forsettingtheclock,seepage9.
Speakers
•Do not short-circuit the and speaker cord leads.
•Do not leave objects generating magnetism or objects
affected by magnetism near the speakers.
Antennas
Keep antennas away from metallic objects, electrical
equipment and cords.
FM antenna: Extend fully in a T-shape. If reception is poor,
connectanoptionaloutdoorantennatotheFM75Ωterminals.
Be sure to connect the shield braid of the antenna to the 2
terminal.
AM antenna: Rotate to find the best reception.
AM antenna
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Main unit: rear
1DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
CDdigitalsoundsignalscanbeoutputthroughthisjack.
Useanopticalcabletoconnectdigitalaudioequipment.
Removethe dust capfrom theDIGITAL OUT(OPTICAL)
jack. Thenconnectanopticalcableplugtothe DIGITAL
OUT (OPTICAL) jack.
2AM LOOP and FM 75 Ωterminals
Connect the supplied AM and FM antennas.
3SPEAKERS3terminals
Connect the supplied speakers using the supplied
speaker cords.
4AC power cord
1
4 75 6
2 3
PARTS AND CONTROLS
5VIDEO/AUX IN jacks
Accept analog sound signals from external equipment.
Connectexternalequipmentusinganoptionalconnecting
cablewithRCAphonoplugs(redplugtotheRjack,white
plugtothe Ljack).Referalsototheoperatinginstructions
for your equipment.
To switch function to external input, press VIDEO/AUX
(AUXontheremotecontrol)toselecttheAUX(VIDEOor
TV) function.
Tip:
To change a source name in the display, hold down
VIDEO/AUX and press POWER while the power is on.
AUX → VIDEO → TV
6LINE OUT jacks
Analog sound signals for all functions can be output
throughthese jacks. Usea cablewith RCAphono plugs
to connect audio equipment.
Connectthered plugtotheR jack,andthewhite plugto
the L jack.
Signals input through the VIDEO/AUX jacks are not
output from the LINE OUT jacks.
73SUPERWOOFER jack
Connectan optionalpowered subwoofer with abuilt-in
amplifier to this jack.

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1aSET
CD: pauses playback.
Radio: stores the received station to preset.
sCLEAR
CD: stops playback.
Radio: clears a preset station.
cPRESET
CD: starts playback.
Radio: tunes in a preset station.
f/r,t/g(TUNING DOWN/UP)
CD: skips to a previous or a succeeding track when
pressed, searches a track in fast forward or reverse
playback when held down.
Radio: manually tunes up or down within the band.
Main unit: front
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2
1
3
2TUNER/BAND
Selects radio function and the radio band.
3VIDEO/AUX
Selectsthe function ofexternal equipment connectedto
the VIDEO/AUX IN jacks.
4CD
Selects CD function.
5zOPEN/CLOSE
Opens or closes the disc compartment.
6PHONES jack
Pluginoptional headphonessetwith astereominiplug
(ø3.5 mm, 1/8in.). Speaker output is canceled.
7POWER 6STANDBY/ON
Switches the unit on and off (standby).
8DEMO/ECO
When the unit is turned off: selects ECO mode, DEMO
mode or displays the clock.
When the unit is turned on: selects DEMO mode.
9DISPLAY
CD: displays the track number being played and
remaining time of play.
Radio: displays the frequency of the tuned station.
0COLOR
Selects the display color.
!QSURROUND
Turns QSURROUND on and off.
@VOLUME/MULTI JOG
Adjusts the volume.
Clock and Timer: sets the time.
Sleep: sets the sleep timer duration.
#ENTER
Determines the mode and the time (clock and timer).
$MODE
Selects T-BASS, BASS, TREBLE, sleep and timer.

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Remote control
Buttons with the same or similar names on the main unit
basicallyhavethesamefunction.
10–9, +10
CD: selects a track of the specified number.
Radio: tunes in the station with the specified preset
number.
2 Thenumberedbuttonstakeonthesefunctionswhenpressedwith
SHIFThelddown:
RANDOM/REPEAT
Selects random or repeat CD playback mode.
PROGRAM
Selects programmed CD playback mode.
DISPLAY
TIMER
Selects timer playback setting mode.
SLEEP
Selects sleep-timer setting mode.
CLOCK
Selects clock setting mode.
MONOTUNER
Switches between stereo or monaural FM reception.
3T-BASS
4SHIFT
Holddownwhenpressinganumberedbuttontochange
its function to that printed above the number.
5aSET
cPRESET
f/r, t/g(TUNING DOWN/UP)
sCLEAR
6POWER
7TUNER/BAND
Selects radio function and the radio band.
AUX
Selectsthe function ofexternal equipment connectedto
the VIDEO/AUX IN jacks.
CD
Selects CD function.
8EQ
Selects BASS and TREBLE.
9ENTER
0VOLUME (N,M)
6
9
4
3
1,2
5
7
8
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ADJUSTMENTS BEFORE OPERATION
Power
Turning the unit on
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON (POWER on the remote
control).
Alternatively, press TUNER/BAND, CD or VIDEO/AUX (AUX
on the remote control). Playback will start automatically if a
disc is inserted.
Turning the unit off
Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON again.
The unit goes into standby.
DEMO/ECO
COLOR ENTER
VOLUME/MULTI JOG
POWER 6STANDBY/ON
VIDEO/AUX
CD
f,g
TUNER/BAND
f,g
CLOCK
SHIFT
aSET
POWER VOLUME
(N,M)
TUNER/BAND,
AUX, CD
ENTER
Volume
TurnVOLUME/MULTIJOG(pressVOLUME(N,M)
on the remote control).
Adjust from 0 (minimum) to 49 and MX (maximum).
Tip:
Volume level setting is retained during power-off standby. If
the unit is turned off with the volume set to 21 or higher, it is
automaticallyturneddownto20thenexttimetheunitisturned
on.
To adjust the volume level of the equipment
connected to the VIDEO/AUX IN jacks
Press VIDEO/AUX (AUX on the remote control) to select the
function of external equipment connected to the VIDEO/AUX
IN jacks, then press forgrepeatedly.
The volume level can be adjusted from "AUX MIN"
(minimum),"AUX 1"to"AUX 6",followedby"AUX MAX"
(maximum).
DEMO
Iftheclockhasnotbeenset, "DEMO" appearsonthedisplay
whentheunitisturned off.
To deactivate the DEMO
While "DEMO" is displayed, press DEMO/ECO. The clock
flashes. For setting the clock, see page 9.
ECO mode
Reducespowerconsumptionwiththefollowingoperations.
After clock is set, this unit allows you to regulate its power
consumption by displaying nothing on the display while the
power is off. This is called power economizing mode.
Press DEMO/ECO while the unit is turned off.
Eachpressofthisbuttonchangesthedisplaystatusasfollows:
1Demo display (power economizing mode canceled)
2Power economizing mode
3Clock display (power economizing mode canceled)
When power economizing mode is activated
When the unit turns off, "ECO MODE" is displayed for 4
seconds, and everything on the display clears.
Only the red indicator on the POWER button lights to show
that power is being supplied to the unit.
Standby power consumption
When power economizing mode is activated: 1.0 W
When power economizing mode is deactivated: 13 W

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Changing the display color
Youcanpresetupto3ofyourfavoritecolorsyouadjusted.The
display color can be changed to 12 different colors and 3
adjustedpresetcolors(selectcolormode).Youcanalsoselect
12differentcolors and3adjustedpresetcolorsforeachfunction
(functioncolormode).
You can select between select color mode and function color
mode.
Presetting select color mode
1 Press COLOR to display "SELECT CL" while the
power is on.
2 Within4seconds,turnVOLUME/MULTIJOGuntil
"COLOR M 1", "COLOR M 2" or "COLOR M 3"
is displayed.
3 Press COLOR.
"AGB" is displayed and "A" flashes.
4 Turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to select "A","G"
or "B".
-A: adjust amber color.
-G: adjust green color.
-B: adjust blue color.
5 Press COLOR.
6 Turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to adjust the color.
The level can be adjusted from "00" to "50".
"50" is the brightest level.
7 Press COLOR.
8 Repeat steps 4 to 7 to set the desired color.
9 Press ENTER.
•Ifpowerisinterruptedformorethanapproximately12hours,
allsettingsstoredinmemoryafterpurchaseneedtobereset.
•Ifyou select"00" ineach color,it displaysno coloron the
display.
•The display color may not change when you adjust only
one of the colors.
Select color mode
1 PressCOLOR todisplay "SELECT CL"whilethe
power is on.
2 Within 4 seconds, turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to
select the color.
3 Press ENTER.
Function color mode
1 Hold down COLOR until "F-CL" is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG so
that "CL EDIT" is displayed.
3 Press ENTER.
Thesourcenameandcolornumberflashesonthedisplay.
Ifthereisnooperationfor4seconds,settingiscanceled.
4 TurnVOLUME/MULTIJOGtoselectasource,then
press ENTER.
5 TurnVOLUME/MULTIJOGtoselectthecolor,then
press ENTER.
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to determine the colors for
other sources.
7 Press ENTER.
Changing the color mode
1 Hold down COLOR until "F-CL" is displayed.
2 Within 4 seconds, turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to
select "F-CL ON" or "F-CL OFF".
- F-CL ON: function color mode
- F-CL OFF: select color mode
3 Press ENTER.
Ifthereisnooperationfor4seconds,settingiscanceled.
Setting the clock
1 HolddownSHIFTandpressCLOCKontheremote
control.
When the unit is turned off, you can also press aor
ENTER.
2 Press for gto set the time.
Each press changes the time in 1-minute steps.
Holdingthesebuttonsdownwillvarythetimein10-minute
units.
Iffor gisnotpressed within4seconds, setting
is canceled.
•You can also turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to the right to
advance the time and to the left to move the time back.
Thespeedwithwhichthetimechangesvariesaccording
to how fast you turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG.
3 Press aor ENTER.
Thetime display stopsflashing andthe clock startsfrom
00 seconds.
To display the time while the power is on
Hold down SHIFT and press CLOCK on the remote control.
The time will be displayed for 4 seconds.
To switch to the 24-hour standard
Display the time and press swithin 4 seconds.
With each press, the clock alternates between 12- and 24-
hour standard time.
Tip:
Inthe12-hourstandard,"AM12:00"indicatesmidnightand
"PM12:00" noon.
If the clock display flashes when the unit is turned
off
There has been a power interruption. Reset the clock.

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This unit plays back finalized CD-R/RW discs as well as audio
CDs.
Playing a CD
1 Press CD to select the CD function.
2 Press zOPEN/CLOSE to open the disc
compartment.
Place a disc with the label side up. Then close the disc
compartment.
zOPEN/CLOSE
CD OPERATIONS
3 Press cto start play.
To stop play
Press s.
To pause play
Press a. Press again to resume play.
To skip to the beginning of the current/preceding/
succeeding track
Press for grepeatedly.
To search (playing in fast forward or reverse)
Hold down for g. Release at the desired point.
To remove the disc
Press zOPEN/CLOSE in stop mode to open the disc
compartment.Thenpulloutthediscwhilepressingthecenter
pivot.
DISPLAY
VOLUME/MULTI JOG
zOPEN/CLOSE
cPRESET
CD
f,g
DISPLAY
SHIFT
sCLEAR
aSET
sCLEAR
aSET
VOLUME
(N,M)
RANDOM/
REPEAT
0-9,+10
PROGRAM
CD
f,g
cPRESET
Toselectatrack with the remotecontrol (Direct play)
Press the numbered buttons to select a track.
- To select track 25, press +10, +10 and 5.
- To select track 10, press +10 and 0.
To change the display in playback mode
PressDISPLAY(holddownSHIFTandpressDISPLAYonthe
remote control) during play.
The display changes in the following order:
1 Track number being played and elapsed playing time
2 Remaining time of play
•Remainingtimeofplaycannotbedisplayedduringrandom
play or programmed play.
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Random/Repeat play
In random play mode the unit plays all the tracks in random
order.Inrepeat play modeitplaysrepeatedly allthetracks or
thetrack beingplayed. Youcanselectrandomandrepeat all
playatthesametime.
1 Hold down SHIFT and press RANDOM/REPEAT
repeatedly to select one of the following modes:
""1": Repeat 1 play
""": Repeat all play
"RANDOM": Random play
"RANDOM "": Random/Repeat all play
2 Press cto start play.
To cancel random/repeat play
Hold down SHIFT and press RANDOM/REPEAT repeatedly
until "RANDOM", ""1" or """ disappears.
Direct selection of the tracks with the numbered buttons
cancels random play mode.
To repeat a selected set of tracks
First select the tracks with programmed play (see
"Programmed play" on this page).
Then select repeat playback.
Programmed play
Playsbackupto30selectedtracksinprogrammedorder.
1 Hold down SHIFT and press PROGRAM on the
remote control in stop mode.
"PRGM" flashes on the display.
2 Press the numbered buttons on the remote
control to program a track.
-To select the 25th track, press +10, +10 and 5.
-To select the 10th track, press +10 and 0.
The selected track number lights up on the display.
3 Repeat step 2 to program other tracks.
Thetotalnumberofselectedtracksandtotalplayingtime
will be displayed.
4 Press cto start play.
The track number for the current track flashes on the
display.
•Duringprogrammedplay,youcannotselectatrackwiththe
numbered buttons. "Can’t USE" is displayed when you
try to select a track .
•Ifthe totalplaying timeofthe programexceeds 99minutes
and59seconds,orifatrackwithatracknumberexceeding
30 is programmed, the playing time is displayed as
"- - - -:- - - -".
•You cannot program more than 30 tracks. "FULL" is
displayed.
To check the program
Press for grepeatedly in stop mode. The track
number and program number are displayed in succession.
To clear the program
Presssinstopmode."PRGM"disappearsfromthedisplay.
To add tracks to the program
Repeatstep2beforestartingplay.Thetracksareadded tothe
end of the program.
To change the programmed tracks
Clear the program and repeat all the steps again.
Notes on CDs
•Do not place more than one disc.
•Do not tilt the unit with a disc loaded.
•TheunitmaynotplayCD-R/RWdiscsrecordedonpersonal
computers or certain kinds of CD-R/RW recorders.
•DonotattachadhesivelabeltoeithersideofCD-R/RWdiscs,
as doing so may cause malfunction.
•DonotloadanunrecordedCD-R/RWdisc.Thediscmaybe
damaged.
•Do not touch the CD pickup lens. If it is soiled, CDs may
not be played normally.

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RADIO OPERATIONS
Manual tuning
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select a band.
The unit switches to the radio from any other function
and alternates between FM and AM.
2 Pressforgrepeatedlytotuneinastation.
"TUNE" is displayed when a station is tuned in.
"1" lights up for FM stereo reception.
When a station is tuned in, the display colour changes
for a few seconds.
To search for a station automatically (Auto search)
Hold down for g.
The unit searches for a station and stops at reception.
To stop the search manually, press for g.
•Auto search may not stop at stations with weak signals.
Preset tuning
Preset up to 32 of your favorite stations and tune them in
directly.
Presetting stations
1 Tune in the desired station.
2 Press ato store the station.
The preset number, beginning from "1", appears on the
display.
3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to preset other stations.
•You cannot store more than 32 preset stations.
"FULL" is displayed.
•Ifpowerisinterruptedformorethanapproximately12hours,
allsettingsstoredinmemoryafterpurchaseneedtobereset.
Tuning in preset stations
1 Select the band.
2 Press crepeatedly.
With each press, the station with the succeeding preset
number is tuned in.
You can tune in the desired preset station directly by
pressing the numbered buttons on the remote control.
- To select preset number 10, press +10 and 0.
- To select preset number 15, press +10 and 5.
To clear a preset station
1 Tune in the station by preset tuning.
2 Press s, then press awithin 4 seconds.
Preset station numbers in the band which are higher than
the cleared number decrease by one.
Adjustments
To switch to monaural FM reception
Hold down SHIFT and press MONO TUNER on the remote
control so that "MONO" is displayed. To cancel, press
again to display "STEREO."
Tip:
When FM stereo reception is poor, switching to monaural
reduces noise.
To switch the AM tuning interval
ThedefaultsettingoftheAMtuningintervalis10kHz/step.If
you use this unit in an area where the frequency allocation
system is 9 kHz/step, change the tuning interval.
HolddownTUNER/BANDandpressPOWERonthemainunit.
Tip:
When the AM tuning interval is changed, all preset stations
are cleared.
cPRESET
f,g
TUNING UP/DOWN
sCLEAR
aSET
SHIFT
MONO
TUNER
sCLEAR
aSET
0-9,+10 TUNER/
BAND
f,g
cPRESET
TUNER/BAND
POWER 6STANDBY/ON

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BASS
Adjuststhebasslevel.
1 PressMODE(EQontheremotecontrol)repeately
so that "BASS" is displayed.
2 Within 7 seconds, turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG
(pressVOLUME(N,M)ontheremotecontrol)
to adjust the bass level.
The bass level can be adjusted from "–5" to "+5".
•IfthesoundbecomesdistortedwiththeBASSeffect,cancel
the effect.
SOUND ADJUSTMENTS
TREBLE
Adjuststhetreblelevel.
1 PressMODE(EQontheremotecontrol)repeately
so that "TREBLE" is displayed.
2 Within 7 seconds, turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG
(pressVOLUME(N,M)ontheremotecontrol)
to adjust the treble level.
The treble level can be adjusted from "–5" to "+5".
•If the sound becomes distorted with the TREBLE effect,
cancel the effect.
VOLUME/MULTI JOG
T-BASS
VOLUME
(N,M)
EQ
MODE
QSURROUND
T-BASS
Emphasizeslowfrequenciesforapowerfulsound.
On the main unit
1 Press MODE repeatedly so that "T-BASS" is
displayed.
2 Within 7 seconds, turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG to
selectoneofthethreeemphaseslevels ortheoff
position.
On the remote control
Press T-BASS repeatedly to select one of the three
emphasis levels or the off position.
•IfthesoundbecomesdistortedwiththeT-BASSeffect,cancel
the effect.
Q SURROUND system
The Q SURROUND system built into this unit uses only two
speakers at the left and right to create an atmosphere that
soundsasifyouaresurroundedbytwofrontspeakersandtwo
rearspeakers.
Press QSURROUND repeatedly until
"ON QSURROUND" flows from right to left.
To cancel the Q SURROUND effect
Repeattheabovesothat"OFF QSURROUND"flowsfrom
right to left and the "QSURROUND" indicator goes off.
Tip:
•TheQSURROUNDsystemdoesnotworkinmonauralmode.
•WhentheQSURROUNDsystemisactivated,thesoundmay
be distorted. If this happens, decrease the volume.

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Timer playback
Turns ontheunitata specifiedtimeforthespecified duration.
Makesuretheclockissetcorrectly.
1 Select the desired playback source.
2 On the main unit
1 Press MODE repeatedly so that " " is
displayed.
2 Within 7 seconds, turn VOLUME/MULTI JOG
so that " PLAY" is displayed.
On the remote control
Hold down SHIFT and press TIMER.
"5" indicator lights up and " PLAY" appears on the
display. The timer-on time and the source name along
withthetimer-activateddurationappearalternatelyonthe
display.
3 Within7seconds,pressENTER(aontheremote
control).
"5" lights up. The timer-on time and the source name
alongwiththetimer-activateddurationappearalternately
on the display.
4 Pressforgtosetthetimer-ontime,then
press ENTER or a.
5 Press for gto set the timer-activated
duration, then press ENTER or a.
With each press, the timer-activated duration changes in
5-minute steps between 5 to 240 minutes.
Ifthereisnobuttoninputfor4seconds,thecurrentsetting
is entered automatically.
•VOLUME/MULTIJOGisalsoavailableinplaceoff
or g.
TIMER OPERATIONS
Sleep timer
Turns offtheunitautomaticallyafteraspecifiedtime.
1 Press MODE repeatedly (hold down SHIFT and
press SLEEP on the remote control).
"SLEEP" is displayed.
2 Press for grepeatedly to set the sleep
timer duration.
With each press, the timer duration changes in 5-minute
stepsbetween5to240minutes.Ifthereisnobuttoninput
for7seconds,thecurrentsettingisenteredautomatically.
The unit turns off after the selected time.
•VOLUME/MULTIJOGisalsoavailableinplaceoff
or g.
To check the remaining time until the unit turns off
PressMODErepeatedly (hold downSHIFT and pressSLEEP
onthe remotecontrol).The remainingtimeis displayedfor7
seconds.
To cancel the sleep timer
On the main unit
Press MODE repeatedly to display "SLEEP" and turn
VOLUME/MULTI JOG so that "SLEEP oFF" is displayed.
On the remote control
Hold down SHIFT and press SLEEP repeatedly until
"SLEEP oFF" is displayed.
f,g
aSET
POWER 6STANDBY/ON
SHIFT
aSET
ENTER
SLEEP
f,g
TIMER
POWER
TUNER/BAND,
AUX, CD
ENTER
MODE
VOLUME/MULTI JOG
VOLUME
(N,M)
VIDEO/AUX
CD
TUNER/BAND

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6 Adjust the volume and tone for timer playback.
Ifthevolumelevelissetto21orhigher,itisautomatically
turneddownto20whentheunitisturnedonbythetimer.
7 Prepare the source.
To play CD, insert a disc.
To play the radio, select the band and tune in the desired
station.
To playexternal equipmentconnected to theVIDEO/AUX
IN jacks, set an external timer for the equipment so that
playback begins at the same time.
8 Press POWER 6STANDBY/ON to turn the unit
off.
"5"remainsonthedisplay toindicatethetimerstandby
mode (when ECO mode is deactivated).
Attimer-ontime,the unitturnson andplays theselected
source. After the specified timer-activated duration, the
unit turns off again.
•Timer playback will not begin unless the unit is turned off
first.
•Connectedequipmentcannotbeturnedonoroffbythebuilt-
in timer of this unit. Use an external timer.
To check the timer setting
Hold down SHIFT and press TIMER.
Thetimer-ontime,thesourceandthetimer-activatedduration
are displayed for 7 seconds.
To change the timer setting
Reset the timer again.
To turn off the timer
On the main unit
Press MODE to display " PLAY" and turn
VOLUME/MULTI JOG so that " OFF" is displayed. Then
press ENTER. "5" disappears from the display.
On the remote control
Hold down SHIFT and press TIMER repeatedly until
"OFF" is displayed. "5" disappears from the display.
Tip:
Your timer setting is retained even if the timer is turned off.
Nexttimethetimeristurnedon,youcanchangeyourprevious
setting, or simply use the same setting again.

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Care and maintenance
Occasionalcare andmaintenanceof theunitand thesoftware
areneededtooptimizetheperformance ofyourunit.
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft and dry cloth. If the unit surfaces are extremely
dirty, use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution.Donotusestrongsolventssuchasalcohol,benzene
or thinner.
Care of CDs
When a CD becomes dirty, wipe it from the center out with a
cleaning cloth. After playing a CD, store it in its case. Do not
keep it in hot or humid places.
Troubleshooting
Ifyourunitfailstoperformproperly,checkthefollowingguide
andtherelevantsectionsofthismanual.
There is no sound
•Are the speakers and AC power cord connected properly?
The unit shut off suddenly
•Possiblyashortcircuitinthespeakerterminals.Disconnect
the AC power cord from the AC outlet and reconnect the
speaker cords correctly.
All the display lights turn off when the power is off
•Is ECO mode set to on?
Erroneous display
•Reset the unit. (See "Resetting the unit" on this page.)
Poor radio reception
•Check antenna connection. Adjust the antenna to find the
best reception.
•Move the unit and antenna away from other electric
appliances and cords.
The CD player works poorly
•Is the disc correctly inserted?
•Is the disc dirty?
•Is the lens affected by condensation? If so, wait
approximately one hour and try again.
Resetting the unit
If an unusual condition occurs in the display window, reset
the unit as follows:
1 Press POWER to turn off the power.
Ifthe powercannotbe turnedoff, disconnectthe ACpower
cord, then plug it in again.
2 Hold down sand press POWER on the main unit.
Everything stored in memory after purchase is cleared.
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Specifications
MAIN UNIT CX-LX7
TUNER
FM tuning range 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
FM usable sensitivity (IHF) 13.2 dBf
FM antenna terminals 75 ohms (unbalanced)
AM tuning range 530 kHz to 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
531 kHz to 1602 kHz (9 kHz step)
AM usable sensitivity 350 µV/m
AM antenna Loop antenna
AMPLIFIER
Power output 16W+ 16W (150Hz-16 kHz,THD
less than 1%, 6 ohms)
20W + 20W(1 kHz, THDlessthan
10%, 6 ohms)
Total harmonic distortion 0.1% (6 W, 1 kHz, 6 ohms, DIN
AUDIO)
Input VIDEO/AUX IN: 400 mV
Outputs SPEAKERS: 6 ohms or more
PHONES: 16 ohms or more
SUPER WOOFER: 1.0 V
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) jack
LINE OUT jack
CD PLAYER
Laser Semiconductor laser (λ= 780 nm)
D/A converter 1 bit dual
Signal-to-noise ratio 85 dB (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Harmonic distortion 0.08% (1 kHz, 0 dB)
Wow and flutter Unmeasurable
GENERAL
Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Power consumption U model: 45 W
C model: 50 W
Power consumption With ECO mode on: 1.0 W
in standby mode With ECO mode off: 13 W
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 249 ×92 ×350 mm
(9 7/8×3 3/4×13 7/8in.)
Weight 3.5 kg (7 lbs 13 oz)
SPEAKER SYSTEM SX-LX7
Speaker system 2 way, bass reflex (magnetic
shielded)
Speaker units Woofer: 80 mm (3 1/4in.) cone
Tweeter: 25 mm (1 in.) dome
Impedance 6 ohms
Dimensions (W ×H ×D) 98 ×260 ×191 mm
(3 7/8×10 3/8×7 5/8in.)
Weight 1.6 kg (3 lbs 10 oz)
Specificationsandexternalappearancearesubjecttochange
without notice.

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NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcanradiateradiofrequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increasetheseparation betweentheequipment andreceiver.
- Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletoncircuitdifferentfrom
that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consultthedealer or anexperiencedradio/TVtechnician for
help.
CAUTION
Modifications or adjustments to this product, which are not
expressly approved by the manufacturer, may void the user’s
right or authority to operate this product.
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLEOROTHEROUTLETUNLESSTHEBLADESCAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Only for C models.
ATTENTION
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS
UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN
PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE
SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE
INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
CetappareilnumériquedelaclasseBestconformeàlanorme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Pour les modèles C uniquement.
REMARQUE
Cet appareil a ététestéet jugéconforme aux limites des
appareilsnumériquesde Classe B,conformément àla Partie
15 des Règles FCC. Ces limites sont conçues pour fournir
une protection raisonnable contre les interférences néfastes
dans une installation résidentielle.
Cet appareil produit, utilise et peut rayonner une énergie de
fréquence radio et, s'il n'est pas installéet utilisé
conformément aux instructions, peut provoquer des
interférencesgênantes pourlescommunications radio.Mais
rien ne garantit qu'une telle interférence ne se produira pas
dans une installation particulière. Si cet appareil produit des
interférencesgênantespourlaréceptionradiooudetélévision,
ce qui peut se déterminer en allumant et éteignant l'appareil,
il est recommandéàl'utilisateur d'essayer de corriger cette
interférence en appliquant une ou plusieurs des mesures
suivantes:
-Réorientation ou déplacement de l'antenne réceptrice.
-Éloignement de l'appareil du récepteur.
- Raccordementdel'appareilàuneprised'uncircuitdifférent
de celui du récepteur.
- Consultez le revendeur ou un technicien radio/télévision
expérimenté.
PRÉCAUTION
Les modifications ou ajustements de ce produit, non
expressémentapprouvésparlefabricant,peuventinvaliderle
droit ou l'autoritéde l'utilisateur àutiliser ce produit.